Throne Of Supreme

Chapter 256: Mythical Zoan-type: Spirit

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Aoki's mind stirred, and a deep blue screen materialized within his thoughts.

[Nature Spirit]

Quality: ★★★★

Level: lv1 (0/100)

Skills:

Nature Spirit

Armament Haki (not yet learned)

Observation Haki (not yet learned)

Conqueror Haki (not yet learned)

It was indeed a four-star profession.

This realization brought Aoki complete relief, but as his eyes shifted to the skill bar, his expression turned peculiar.

Four skills were listed, and three of them were forms of Haki.

This was unexpected.

He had always considered Haki to be a separate system, unrelated to Devil Fruits. Yet here it was, integrated into the profession of Nature Spirit.

On reflection, it made sense.

Teacher Kaido had once said, "Haki is above all else."

Without Haki, relying solely on a Devil Fruit's power would never be enough to justify a four-star rating.

Compared to Infinite Dragon Beast, the skills of Nature Spirit were straightforward and combat-focused—raw and violent.

Aoki briefly studied the new skill set.

The rules governing Nature Spirit's skills were distinct from those of Infinite Dragon Beast.

First, the skill levels were directly tied to the profession level. In other words, if his profession level wasn't high enough, he couldn't learn skills even if he had enough free skill points.

Second, the free skill points required to upgrade these abilities increased progressively.

This was reminiscent of his experience with the White Walkers.

For example, the cost of learning the first level of any Haki skill was only one free skill point.

Additionally, although the Nature Spirit skills were inherently violent, their upgrade method was relatively gentle. Progress didn't require killing—experience could be gained through training and combat.

As the profession level increased, combat would play a more significant role in acquiring experience.

This system resembled that of a Martial Artist.

"Quite troublesome," Aoki muttered to himself.

If given a choice, he would still prefer leveling up through monster hunting.

The experience gained in combat wasn't directly tied to the enemy's strength but depended on the intensity and danger of the battle.

When he was weaker, this system would have been fine.

The problem now was that, while he had just started as a Nature Spirit, his other professions were far more advanced. As the King of the demons, he had maxed out his level, and as Infinite Dragon Beast, he was already level 30. His overall strength was firmly in the four-star range, and his survivability was exceptional.

With his current power, there were still opponents in the pirate world who could challenge him, but few who could genuinely threaten his life.

"If I'm looking for excitement, I'll probably have to head to Mary Geoise again," Aoki muttered wryly.

He glanced back at the system panel.

[Name: Aoki]

Strength: 91

Constitution: 91

Intelligence: 92

Agility: 91

Occupations:

Hunter

King of the White Walkers

Martial Artist

Doctor

Infinite Dragon Beast

Nature Spirit

Taking on the role of Nature Spirit had granted him a one-time boost of 10 points to all his attributes.

Including the increases from upgrading Ultimate Form and Infinite Dragon, his attributes had risen by 17 points in total.

Aoki closed the system interface and looked up.

Robin, observing him closely, asked, "Aoki, what abilities did you gain?"

She had encountered Zoan-type Devil Fruit users before, but mythical Zoan were entirely new to her.

Aoki blinked, realizing he hadn't yet explored his new abilities. His attention had been consumed by the system.

However, after eating a Devil Fruit, its powers became instinctive, easy to access and control.

An invisible force surged through Aoki's body, and his appearance began to change.

His height swelled to three meters, and four sharp horns sprouted from his head, forming the shape of a crown. His skin turned white and smooth, emitting a faint, radiant glow.

His ears elongated and became pointed, while his hair turned silver and grew rapidly, cascading to the ground.

The sharp lines of Aoki's originally handsome, slightly rugged face softened, making him even more striking.

Without sharp claws or a thick tail, his form retained a predominantly human appearance.

This wasn't a transformation into a human form but a refinement based on his dragon form.

"How beautiful!" Robin exclaimed, her eyes wide with admiration.

"Beautiful?"

Aoki waved his hand, summoning a mirror that floated over to reflect his current appearance.

The image revealed a tall, well-proportioned figure with a flawless face—so perfect it seemed almost artificially crafted. His noble aura was unmistakable.

Aoki stared at his reflection for a moment before commenting, "I didn't expect it to come with a beauty function."

He had to admit, his current appearance leaned toward an androgynous charm.

Not effeminate, nor overly masculine.

Viewed as a woman, he appeared graceful and delicate; as a man, he was strikingly handsome and elegant.

His new form blended the most appealing traits of both genders.

Aoki had always been attractive, but now his appearance carried a magnetic allure that transcended gender, captivating anyone who looked at him.

"Hancock might need to reconsider her title as the world's most beautiful woman," Aoki thought wryly, a faint smile tugging at his lips.

Robin chuckled. "I feel like this suits you perfectly!"

Aoki shook his head slightly, bringing his focus back to practical matters.

Appearance aside, let's talk about power.

The first noticeable change was his body's structure.

In the Nature Spirit form, there was no tail or any extraneous features. Apart from the horns and pointed ears, his body looked entirely human.

This form clearly shifted his combat style back to a more human-centric mode.

However, there was a critical difference.

The Nature Spirit form allowed him to utilize his body's full strength. Every punch, every kick now delivered 100% of his power, with absolute precision and control. The days of holding back to avoid overexertion or misjudging his strength were over.

Then there was the unique power granted by the Human-Human Fruit.

It could be categorized into two primary abilities:

1. The Blessing of Nature's Power

As the embodiment of nature itself, Aoki could draw strength from the natural world around him. Whether in the sky, on land, or in the ocean, nature's energy would flow into him, ensuring his strength was never depleted.

In practical terms, this meant an infinitely regenerating energy reserve—he would never run out of stamina or power again.

2. Control Over Nature's Forces

Aoki could manipulate the natural forces he came into contact with, such as earth, wind, fire, water, thunder, or plants.

However, this ability had a limitation: he could only control one force at a time, and it had to be directly accessible. For example, while flying in the sky, he couldn't wield the power of the earth; standing on solid ground, he couldn't summon the power of water.

To test his abilities, Aoki raised his arm. A layer of rock formed over it, creating a protective armor.

This was the power of the earth.

Unlike the Float-Float Fruit, which allowed him to manipulate soil directly, this power felt intrinsic—an extension of himself.

He crouched and touched a small blade of grass on the ground. Instantly, the plant began to grow, its stem thickening and its leaves enlarging as it evolved into something almost unrecognizable.

However, just as it reached a height of about one meter, the grass suddenly withered, aged rapidly, and crumbled into dust.

"Is this the power of nature?" Robin asked, her voice tinged with awe.

"That's right," Aoki replied with a slight nod.

This ability wasn't limited to combat—it held limitless potential.

No wonder Captain Jack had written that this Devil Fruit granted the power to shake the world.